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Washington Post

‘Being Jewish and alive shouldn’t be a miracle’: World reacts to Texas synagogue attack

“The synagogue hostages are out and alive. I’m crying tears of joy,” tweeted Hen Mazzig, a senior fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to research and tackling antisemitic hate speech online. “Being Jewish and alive shouldn’t be a miracle. But it is.”

Gay Star News

Meet Hen Mazzig: the gay Israeli activist challenging bigotry from the Left and Right

‘I’ll continue writing and speaking up for my people, my country and my community. I hope that people will realize we must not discriminate based on nationality, religion, ethnicity, sexuality or gender. Using any platform that promotes equality and social justice to attack other peoples is something that we must all oppose.’

The Hollywood Reporter

Whoopi Goldberg Apologizes and Seemingly Doubles Down on Holocaust Comments

Israeli writer Hen Mazzig tweeted, “Being Jewish means watching white nationalists call for your death because you’re ‘not white’ while ladies on national TV say the Holocaust was ‘white people killing white people…y’all go fight amongst yourselves.'

Times of Israel

Tales of Jewish suffering take over anti-Semitic ‘JewishPrivilege’ hashtag

Hen Mazzig's Twitter trend sees over 100,000 people share personal stories of discrimination, including US comedian Sarah Silverman and other well-known figures.

Algemeiner.com

In the Face of the Establishment’s Failure, a New Generation of Jewish Social Media Activists Is Rising

The most important thing about these young activists, and thousands of others like them, is that they prove Jews can fight back against antisemitism. They can take pride in their identity and help others do the same

Jewish Journal

How Hen Mazzig is Advocating for Jews and Israel Online

Last week, Mazzig discovered #JewishPrivilege had become the top trending hashtag on Twitter. So Mazzig called on his followers to appropriate the anti-Semitic hashtag by recounting their own experiences of being a Jew. Overnight, #JewishPrivilege started trending again, but this time for the right reasons.

Whoopi Goldberg suspended from "The View" after saying the Holocaust was "not about race"

"My Jewish family was put in concentration camps," tweeted Hen Mazzig, a fellow at The Tel Aviv Institute, along with what appear to be photos of his family members. "How could you be so dismissive of the murder of 6 million Jews solely because they were Jewish?"

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

After fraternity’s replica Torah was destroyed, GWU Jewish students plan rally against antisemitism

“The Jewish frat house at George Washington University was broken into and its Torah was destroyed. They ripped the scrolls apart and threw detergent on it,” wrote Hen Mazzig, an influencer who was one of the first to post the picture online, in a tweet that was shared more than 5,000 times by early Monday morning.

The Jewish Chronicle

Younger activists are leading the way in standing up to haters with pride in their heritage

“Given that bigots radicalise and recruit online, our goal is to help people do the opposite: recruit more people into kindness, understanding, and inclusion, to discuss antisemitism and learn to combat it,” says Hen Mazzig, Senior Fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute.

Combat Anti-Semitism

Interview: Hen Mazzig on Anti-Semitism and Cancel Culture

Hen Mazzig is an international speaker, writer, and activist who combats anti-Semitism around the globe. In particular, he reaches out to activists who are ignorant about Jewish history and attempts to build bridges in order to gain new allies.

Jewish National Fund-USA

Zionism and Intersectionality: A Conversation on Jews of Color with Hen Mazzig

Watch the online Positively Israel program with Jewish National Fund and Hillel Stetson University to see the connection of college students from Hillels around Florida and hear from Israeli advocate Hen Mazzig about intersectionality, queer Israeli Jews of color, Zionism, and being “politically homeless”.

The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Sharanksy calls out 'progressive' antisemitism panel for anti-Zionism

"It is so harmful to feel that our identity is being challenged, that we must choose between our progressive values and the fight against antisemitism," said Hen Mazzig, a Senior Fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute.

University of New Haven

LGBTQ+ Activist Shares His Story with University Community

As part of a new speaker series about promoting human rights, Hen Mazzig, a writer and speaker who served in the Israeli Defense Forces, discussed serving as an openly gay commander, as well as his family's unique background.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Young Zionist Jews say they’re fighting antisemitism on social media. What are they accomplishing?

Hen Mazzig, a prominent pro-Israel activist, said being pugnacious isn’t the right approach. Mazzig said he has tried to soften that tone recently, emphasizing coexistence and the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians.